Kalmia Garden at Gastler Farm
Barn / Farm in Durham, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $22k–$26k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 125 guests
- Services: Dinner
Operating as a family-run working farm in Durham, Connecticut since 1908, Kalmia Garden at Gastler Farm features a garden documented in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens. The property is configured with expansive lawns, antique barns, historic stone walls, and a historic farmhouse that accommodates indoor gatherings of up to 50 guests. Inside the farmhouse, a dedicated chamber music room houses an antique baby grand Mason & Hamlin piano. For wedding receptions, the venue seats up to 125 guests and offers packages that include setup, breakdown, a bridal attendant, day-of coordination, a full open bar, and catering. Catering menu selections feature a BBQ or Classic Stations Buffet with options for stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, pasta, entrées, and desserts like a mini wedding cake, s'mores bar, or cannoli station.
Food
Catering options include a BBQ Menu or Classic Stations Buffet featuring stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, pasta, entrées, and dessert (mini wedding cake, s'mores bar, or cannoli station).
Packages
- Woodwinds Catering Package: $99.99-$114.99 — Base price for BBQ ($99.99/pp) or Classic Stations ($114.99/pp). Friday bookings receive 10% off and Sunday bookings receive 20% off the per-person fee. Micro Wedding Package available Mon-Thu for <50 guests at $8,000 flat.
Includes: Full service catering & wait staff, Full open bar & bartenders, Bridal attendant, Planning and day-of coordination, Set up & breakdown
Taxes and fees
- Venue Rental Fee: $5,500-$7,000
- Set-up & Cleanup: $495
- Gratuity: 20%
- CT Food Tax: 7.35%
Good to know
- Venue fee varies by day: Friday ($6,000), Saturday ($7,000), Sunday ($5,500).
- Friday bookings receive 10% off and Sunday bookings receive 20% off the Woodwinds per-person fee.
- Rentals (tables, chairs, linens, etc.) are an additional cost based on guest count and style preference for weekend weddings.
- Micro Wedding Package available Monday-Thursday for under 50 guests at $8,000 flat (plus CT tax).
- Organic farm-grown floral packages are available on-site starting at $175 for bridal bouquets.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Kalmia Garden at Gastler Farm cost?
Based on Kalmia Garden at Gastler Farm's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $22,000–$25,500 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Kalmia Garden at Gastler Farm hold?
Kalmia Garden at Gastler Farm can host up to 125 guests seated.
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